What are the characteristics of the Indian missile Prithvi-II, which was launched in October 2018?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) It is a ballistic missile.
· The Prithvi-II is a short-range ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.
· It has a range of approximately 350 kilometers and can carry a variety of warheads, including nuclear warheads, making it nuclear-capable.
· Prithvi-II is known for its high accuracy and is part of India's Strategic Forces Command, which manages the country’s strategic and tactical ballistic missile arsenal.
· The missile uses liquid propulsion and is capable of delivering payloads with a high degree of precision.
Information Booster:
· Beyond visual range air-to-air missile: This describes missiles designed for air-to-air combat at distances beyond the pilot's visual range, like the Astra missile.
· Nuclear-capable long range ballistic missile: This category would include missiles like the Agni series but not specifically the Prithvi-II.
· Anti-tank guided missile: These missiles are designed to destroy tanks and armored vehicles, such as the Nag missile.